Lori Souder of Millersville passed away suddenly on December 2, 2022. She was the cherished daughter of John and Carol Souder of Collegeville, PA.

Lori was a caring, loving, and compassionate friend. She loved simply being with others, enjoyed playing games with friends & family, relaxing on Sundays, watching the Phillies, Eagles and Food Network, long car rides as the passenger, loved music especially attending concerts, trips to Atlantic City, and Friday night calls with her cousin Suz.

Lori earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Millersville University in 1996. She excelled in softball at Millersville and Perkiomen Valley High School. She later went on to coach at the collegiate and high school levels. Lori was thrilled to return to Millersville University as the Coordinator of Occupancy Management in the Department of University Housing & Conference Services.

Lori served in many other positions across the University and was very involved in the LGBTQ community as a chair of the President's Commission on Gender and Sexual Diversity and as an advisor to the LGBTQ+ & Allies Living Learning Community. Lori's leadership combined with her dry sense of humor has left a lasting legacy with all who knew her, especially those who had the privilege to work with her.

In addition to her parents, Lori is survived by her sister Lisa Sommer (Richard) and her godson/nephew, Ethan Sommer; her beloved partner Jen Strausser and their cat, Covi; her uncle, Richard Ziegler (Sonja); her cousins Allison Goldfarb (David, children Kate & Jonah) and Susan Salkeld. She leaves behind extended family, friends, and the Millersville University Community.

A Celebration of Life for Lori Souder will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Millersville University in the Bolger Conference Center located in Gordinier Hall.

Kindly consider contributions in Lori's memory to The President's Commission on Gender & Sexual Diversity. Millersville University c/o Development Office, P.O. Box 1002, Millersville, PA 17551 or at www.millersville.edu/give2mu .